Failure to Obtain Signed Job Description for Restorative Nurse Aide
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Summary
A staff member who transitioned from a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to a Restorative Nurse Aide (RNA) did not have a signed job description for her new role prior to beginning her duties as an RNA. During an interview, the RNA stated she did not recall signing a job description after her transition. A review of her employee file by the Director of Staff Development (DSD) confirmed that there was no signed job description present. The DSD acknowledged that staff members are required to sign a job description when assuming a new role to ensure they are aware of their responsibilities. Further, the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that the RNA should have signed the job description before starting her new position, as this process ensures familiarity with the new job duties and responsibilities. The facility's RNA job description outlines specific skills and expectations, and the absence of a signed document indicated that the RNA may not have been fully informed of her new responsibilities.